Leaving it covered for a few minutes before serving improves the textures as well.

Add yellow onion, celery, and bell pepper to reserved drippings in skillet; increase heat to medium-high.

Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

Savannah Red Rice

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Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.

Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven until rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Top with crumbled bacon.

Savannah Red Rice

Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox